OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Summer is showing no signs of slowing down as heat and humidity settle over Ocala this weekend. Friday’s heat index is expected to top 100 degrees, with hot, muggy afternoons followed by scattered showers. The weekend brings more of the same, with a mix of sunshine, rising temps, and pop-up storms in the late afternoon hours.

To stay safe in the heat, make hydration a priority. Carry water with you and take frequent sips throughout the day, even if you’re not thirsty. Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, avoid strenuous activity during peak heat, and seek shade or air conditioning whenever possible. Don’t forget to check on pets, children, and older neighbors who may be especially vulnerable to the heat.

Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.

Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night: A chance of thunderstorms, mainly before 7 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Sunday: A chance of showers before 11 a.m. then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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